Corporate Counsel

About the Role

As Corporate Counsel, you’ll handle a wide range of legal matters and advise on associated risks. You’ll join a close-knit team of attorneys and legal professionals supporting the largest competitive natural gas marketer in the Southeast. We foster a culture that puts people first and strives to Be a Fuel For Good.

A successful candidate for this role has an appreciation for team-oriented success and a collegial, collaborative, and cooperative workplace. You are a strong critical thinker, agile and versatile in meeting business and legal needs. You actively embrace innovation and are enthusiastic about using technology, including generative AI tools, to work smarter. You are naturally curious, eager to explore new ideas, and enjoy working with others to provide creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, master service agreements, vendor contracts, guarantees, letters of credit, contracts for the purchase and sale of natural gas, confidentiality agreements, and other legal documents.
• Consult with company management and specialized individual contributors to provide accurate, relevant, and timely advice on a variety of legal topics related to corporate law, the energy industry, and the company’s products and services.
• Establish and carry out best practices for the legal protection of intellectual property rights.
• Serve as liaison with external counsel on specialized matters and actual or potential litigation.
• Review, consult, research, and draft filings on bankruptcy cases and collections suits.
• Stay up to date with changes in laws and regulations that directly affect our business and industry.
• Provide legal research, consultation, support, and liaison with internal clients on ad hoc matters.
• Contribute to team projects to establish protective governance controls and mitigate legal risks.
• Assist with legal operations improvements, such as templates, playbooks, and training.
• Participate in employment matters, corporate investigations, and document retention.

Requirements

• Active member in good standing of a U.S. state bar (required), with Florida Bar or Georgia Bar membership preferred.
• Approximately 2+ years of legal experience in corporate, transactional, regulatory, or comparable fields of law (experience in the energy industry, government, or military is a plus).
• Hands-on experience using generative AI tools for legal work (such as contract review or AI-assisted research and drafting), along with an understanding of related legal and ethical considerations. Informal or self-directed experience is acceptable. Proficiency with generative AI tools—and enthusiasm for their use—is a core requirement for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of contract law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Judgment, focus, and attention to detail in handling both complex work and interpersonal interactions.
• Continuing interest in a legal generalist function and agility in learning and developing new skills.
• Ability to hold oneself and others accountable within a self-managed team.

Location

Hybrid: Remote + weekly in-office presence in either Gas South’s Atlanta, GA headquarters or Gainesville, FL office for a minimum of two (2) days per week.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: Ability to sit for extended periods at a desk or workstation while performing computer-based tasks, conducting meetings, and collaborating with colleagues.
• Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk within the office environment, such as when attending meetings, interacting with colleagues or external stakeholders, or visiting different departments.
• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry material, files, or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds, such as when organizing documents or setting up for meetings.

Pay

Gas South Pay Range: $98,106 USD - $109,648 USD

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage.
• Annual employer contributions of up to 12.5% to your 401k.
• Remote work options available based on business needs.
• Annual performance incentive is a % of annual benchmark based on position level.
• Paid four-week sabbatical every five years.
• Opportunities to volunteer in the community.
• Education assistance up to $5,250 per year.

About the Company

At Gas South, we approach each day knowing we have an opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. That means helping our customers save money with everyday low rates and treating them with dignity, honesty, and respect. It means supporting our employees in their personal and professional lives, and it means we want to make sure our success directly benefits the communities we serve by giving back 5% of profits to support children in need.

Through partnerships with non-profits like United Way, Salvation Army, Junior Achievement, Bert’s Big Adventure, and many others, we’re proud to help make a difference. At Gas South, our employees bring their boldest ideas and most authentic selves to work, no matter their title, position, or background. We understand that our people are our most valuable assets, so we treat them that way, with competitive benefits, flexible schedule options, and a fun, casual atmosphere.